Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements are an expression of the Adams 14 Board of Education's commitment to the development of the full learning potential of all students. Graduation requirements are based on the units of credit earned in grades 9 through 12 or on a combination of units of credit earned and demonstrated achievement of state and district content standards, depending on year of enrollment.

The Adams 14 Board of Education supports student preparation for postsecondary education and career and strongly encourages students to participate in a rigorous academic core curriculum consisting of four years of English, four years of mathematics, fours years of science, and four years of social studies and at least one year of a world language as required by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) for admission to four year public colleges and universities in Colorado. Students may receive counseling services in order to help them develop a plan to meet the requirements for a four-year state university or college.

Public two-year colleges have open enrollment policies, meaning that students applying to these schools do not need to meet the CCHE admissions requirements. Meeting the CCHE admissions requirements does not guarantee admission to a four-year public institution. Colleges and universities may have additional requirements.

Students who will complete their graduation requirements in less than twelve 12-week terms, (or equivalent), shall complete an application for early graduation. This application shall be completed upon the approval of the parent with the guidance of school staff and shall be presented to the high school principal, or his designee, and to the Chief Academic Officer for approval.

Transfer students shall attend an Adams 14 high school for a minimum of one full 12-week term (or equivalent) to qualify for graduation. The principal may be petitioned for a waiver. Adjustments in required state and district content shall be identified as soon as possible after enrollment for students who enter the first term of the tenth grade. Those entering by the beginning of tenth grade shall meet all content requirements.

To learn more about graduation requirements, please see Adams 14 Board of Education Policy IKF (Revised Policy IKF July 20, 2023). 

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